Integrative Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

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Timothy W Overton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19125  (Online Only)
I use evidenced based psychotherapy treatments, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT).
In my practice, therapy starts with recognizing what you bring to the table. The courage and resilience that got you to this page are the tip of the iceberg of the strengths that we can leverage to help manage the challenges you are facing. My approach to therapy centers the ways we cope across different contexts of our lives. Behavioral patterns that are strengths in one area of our lives may be holding us back in others. What works in the short term can perpetuate suffering in the long term. I want to support you to cope with life's challenges by leveraging all of your strengths in a flexible way that works in any context.
I use evidenced based psychotherapy treatments, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT).
In my practice, therapy starts with recognizing what you bring to the table. The courage and resilience that got you to this page are the tip of the iceberg of the strengths that we can leverage to help manage the challenges you are facing. My approach to therapy centers the ways we cope across different contexts of our lives. Behavioral patterns that are strengths in one area of our lives may be holding us back in others. What works in the short term can perpetuate suffering in the long term. I want to support you to cope with life's challenges by leveraging all of your strengths in a flexible way that works in any context.
(267) 772-5633 View (267) 772-5633
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Akua K. Boateng
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19146  (Online Only)
I have served clients living with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Career/Work Issues, Grief, Family & Couple Issues, and Life Adjustment concerns, using an integrative approach.
We all have an internal sense of when it's time to do the work. Whether it is trauma, the unrelenting pull of depression, the unrest of anxiety or the negative cycle we find our beloved relationship in, you have an innate need to feel heard and understood. Let's create that space together.
I have served clients living with Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Career/Work Issues, Grief, Family & Couple Issues, and Life Adjustment concerns, using an integrative approach.
We all have an internal sense of when it's time to do the work. Whether it is trauma, the unrelenting pull of depression, the unrest of anxiety or the negative cycle we find our beloved relationship in, you have an innate need to feel heard and understood. Let's create that space together.
(267) 612-3535 View (267) 612-3535
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Leilei Duan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
I specialize in neurobiology-informed psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, attachment issues, etc.. My approach is integrative and whole person wellbeing focused. Psychological issues closely interact with physical health issues, such as chronic illness/pain, energy deficiency, sleeping, memory loss, eating/weight issues, etc. In therapy, I will work with you on the interdependent issues from psychological, biological, and environmental aspects and help you gain insights of your mind, body, and experiences, and use practical strategies to obtain healing and improve your quality of life.
I specialize in neurobiology-informed psychotherapy to address anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, attachment issues, etc.. My approach is integrative and whole person wellbeing focused. Psychological issues closely interact with physical health issues, such as chronic illness/pain, energy deficiency, sleeping, memory loss, eating/weight issues, etc. In therapy, I will work with you on the interdependent issues from psychological, biological, and environmental aspects and help you gain insights of your mind, body, and experiences, and use practical strategies to obtain healing and improve your quality of life.
(267) 714-5107 View (267) 714-5107
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Madeline Weber
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102  (Online Only)
I take an integrative approach that attends to your specific needs and values, implementing therapeutic concepts from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Welcome, and how amazing we are both meeting here. When looking for a therapist there can be many uncertainties, regardless if this is your first time or you are well-versed in searching for a therapist that will suit your needs. I am here to walk alongside you in this journey, offering support, guidance, and healthy coping skills to help you reach your goals. I am passionate about working with persons of all identities that are willing to look into their experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood, and discomfort that are occurring in their lives. I also offer a sliding scale to accommodate financial needs.
I take an integrative approach that attends to your specific needs and values, implementing therapeutic concepts from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Humanistic Therapy.
Welcome, and how amazing we are both meeting here. When looking for a therapist there can be many uncertainties, regardless if this is your first time or you are well-versed in searching for a therapist that will suit your needs. I am here to walk alongside you in this journey, offering support, guidance, and healthy coping skills to help you reach your goals. I am passionate about working with persons of all identities that are willing to look into their experiences of anxiety, depression, trauma, childhood, and discomfort that are occurring in their lives. I also offer a sliding scale to accommodate financial needs.
(484) 623-6001 View (484) 623-6001
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Anne Miller-Uueda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19106
I am continually honored to bear witness to healing as I support individuals and groups as they strengthen the relationship to themselves, others, and communities. I believe that healing occurs in therapy when there is a safe and trusting connection between the therapist and client. I strive to support the person sitting with me through listening with empathy and no judgments. My therapeutic style is integrative; I work with each person to find an approach that meets their needs. In doing so I draw on a variety of approaches including relational, client-centered, supportive counseling, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral.
I am continually honored to bear witness to healing as I support individuals and groups as they strengthen the relationship to themselves, others, and communities. I believe that healing occurs in therapy when there is a safe and trusting connection between the therapist and client. I strive to support the person sitting with me through listening with empathy and no judgments. My therapeutic style is integrative; I work with each person to find an approach that meets their needs. In doing so I draw on a variety of approaches including relational, client-centered, supportive counseling, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral.
(215) 709-3425 View (215) 709-3425
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Lauri A Haines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19146  (Online Only)
I have an integrative therapy practice.
At times our life-circumstances can create such overwhelm, isolation, confusion and pain that we struggle to make sense of or to overcome them on our own. Having the support and understanding of a warm, collaborative therapist can help you face and work through difficult issues as you move into resilience, balance and a strengthened identity. As a psychotherapist in practice for over ten years, I am guided by the belief that, at our core, we each want to be known, understood and respected by others. I strive to help clients build new insights and perspectives about their lives and to restore their connections to their true selves.
I have an integrative therapy practice.
At times our life-circumstances can create such overwhelm, isolation, confusion and pain that we struggle to make sense of or to overcome them on our own. Having the support and understanding of a warm, collaborative therapist can help you face and work through difficult issues as you move into resilience, balance and a strengthened identity. As a psychotherapist in practice for over ten years, I am guided by the belief that, at our core, we each want to be known, understood and respected by others. I strive to help clients build new insights and perspectives about their lives and to restore their connections to their true selves.
(267) 651-0344 View (267) 651-0344
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Kimberly Sylla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19102  (Online Only)
My varied experience, training and education prepared me to use an integrative therapeutic approach that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and ecological systems theory.
It would be my pleasure to work with you! My name is Kim Sylla and I have been interested in the field of social services since childhood when I enthusiastically listened to the life stories of those around me including friends, neighbors and extended relatives. This interest grew with with my first therapist volunteer experience - at the age of 20 - with individuals who had substance use and mental health disorders. Since then I have had a wide array of additional volunteer and work experiences with adults and adolescents undergoing various life challenges at work, school, home and in the larger community.
My varied experience, training and education prepared me to use an integrative therapeutic approach that draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and ecological systems theory.
It would be my pleasure to work with you! My name is Kim Sylla and I have been interested in the field of social services since childhood when I enthusiastically listened to the life stories of those around me including friends, neighbors and extended relatives. This interest grew with with my first therapist volunteer experience - at the age of 20 - with individuals who had substance use and mental health disorders. Since then I have had a wide array of additional volunteer and work experiences with adults and adolescents undergoing various life challenges at work, school, home and in the larger community.
(484) 600-1816 View (484) 600-1816
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Diane S. Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19130
In utilizing an integrative approach, done within an affectively safe environment, I provide experiences which promote the expression of mind, body and emotional connections.
If our relationships shape both our experience as well as our biology, then connecting with a skilled therapist is a critical element in your journey towards growth,health and healing.
In utilizing an integrative approach, done within an affectively safe environment, I provide experiences which promote the expression of mind, body and emotional connections.
If our relationships shape both our experience as well as our biology, then connecting with a skilled therapist is a critical element in your journey towards growth,health and healing.
(267) 888-4238 View (267) 888-4238
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Emma Segnere
Licensed Social Worker, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
My style of therapy is often trauma-informed and integrative, pulling from cognitive-behavioral (CBT) theories, as well as mindfulness and acceptance (ACT) approaches.
As a therapist, I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' lives and be able to witness the resilience and strength within each person I work with. We all have challenges and struggles that we need help navigating sometimes. My experience is working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, ADHD, and relationship problems. In my work, I try to prioritize co-creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My style of therapy is often trauma-informed and integrative, pulling from cognitive-behavioral (CBT) theories, as well as mindfulness and acceptance (ACT) approaches.
As a therapist, I feel privileged to be a part of my clients' lives and be able to witness the resilience and strength within each person I work with. We all have challenges and struggles that we need help navigating sometimes. My experience is working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief, OCD, ADHD, and relationship problems. In my work, I try to prioritize co-creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported.
(484) 864-4757 View (484) 864-4757
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Andi L Snyder
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19122  (Online Only)
I welcome integrative sessions with family members, pets, or anyone significant to you.
Are you looking for a warm and open space to process anxiety, trauma, or other life events? I enjoy working with individuals who are living with ADHD, have experienced trauma, or have a unique family formation. I tailor our work to your unique situation. I bring warmth, energy, and openness to each session. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and bring a trauma-informed approach to therapy. I also have experience working with all members of the adoption triad & have completed additional training in adoption-informed therapeutic practice as well as additional training in CBT for ADHD through the Beck Institute.
I welcome integrative sessions with family members, pets, or anyone significant to you.
Are you looking for a warm and open space to process anxiety, trauma, or other life events? I enjoy working with individuals who are living with ADHD, have experienced trauma, or have a unique family formation. I tailor our work to your unique situation. I bring warmth, energy, and openness to each session. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and bring a trauma-informed approach to therapy. I also have experience working with all members of the adoption triad & have completed additional training in adoption-informed therapeutic practice as well as additional training in CBT for ADHD through the Beck Institute.
(267) 662-2669 View (267) 662-2669
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Samantha Appel
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19146
I believe that everyone deserves a time and a place to work on their mental health, heal from painful experiences, and move towards finding more meaning in their lives and relationships. I also know that given the current pandemic, we're all struggling more than usual! I offer a warm and judgment-free zone to work on a range of issues. I believe psychotherapy works best when it is tailored to each person as a unique individual. I utilize an integrative model, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), relational, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and humanistic approaches.
I believe that everyone deserves a time and a place to work on their mental health, heal from painful experiences, and move towards finding more meaning in their lives and relationships. I also know that given the current pandemic, we're all struggling more than usual! I offer a warm and judgment-free zone to work on a range of issues. I believe psychotherapy works best when it is tailored to each person as a unique individual. I utilize an integrative model, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), relational, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and humanistic approaches.
(267) 394-9291 View (267) 394-9291
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Shadana Davis, PsyD PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach which allows me to honor and tailor treatment to your unique concerns and needs.
I applaud your bravery in taking this step in your journey to wellness. As we engage in the process of awareness and healing we can conquer life’s challenges and thrive. I serve individuals, couples, and families struggling with relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, adjustment, inattention, and cultural diversity related concerns. I also serve athletes, professionals, and executives on addressing issues including depression, anxiety, work/life balance, coping with stressors, relational difficulties, adjustment challenges, and maintaining mental wellness.
I use an integrative approach which allows me to honor and tailor treatment to your unique concerns and needs.
I applaud your bravery in taking this step in your journey to wellness. As we engage in the process of awareness and healing we can conquer life’s challenges and thrive. I serve individuals, couples, and families struggling with relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, adjustment, inattention, and cultural diversity related concerns. I also serve athletes, professionals, and executives on addressing issues including depression, anxiety, work/life balance, coping with stressors, relational difficulties, adjustment challenges, and maintaining mental wellness.
(215) 515-6910 View (215) 515-6910
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Laura Richlin
Pre-Licensed Professional, KCT, ES, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19144
With 30 years’ experience as a deep listener, healer, and fellow traveler on the journey towards health and well-being, I offer a variety of integrative energy modalities and practices to assist clients in recognizing and accessing greater dimensions of themselves.
I am a spiritual companion guiding people on their path toward health, balance and contentment. I help clients work out mind, body, and spiritual issues along their journey. I work with a variety of presenting mental, emotional, and physical health concerns which also includes the mind/body impact of traditional medicine in treating these issues (e.g. effects of chemotherapy, AOD recovery, and drug resistant anxiety and depression.)
With 30 years’ experience as a deep listener, healer, and fellow traveler on the journey towards health and well-being, I offer a variety of integrative energy modalities and practices to assist clients in recognizing and accessing greater dimensions of themselves.
I am a spiritual companion guiding people on their path toward health, balance and contentment. I help clients work out mind, body, and spiritual issues along their journey. I work with a variety of presenting mental, emotional, and physical health concerns which also includes the mind/body impact of traditional medicine in treating these issues (e.g. effects of chemotherapy, AOD recovery, and drug resistant anxiety and depression.)
(215) 770-2861 View (215) 770-2861
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Emily Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19119
I balance evidence-based practices and an integrative approach tailored to your needs.
Looking to make change in your life, but not sure if it is possible? Do you feel terrified of the world, or struggle to trust yourself or other people? I work with people to make measurable and meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping people feel comfortable with themselves, other people, and the world. I value building safety and trust using humor, empathy, and authenticity.
I balance evidence-based practices and an integrative approach tailored to your needs.
Looking to make change in your life, but not sure if it is possible? Do you feel terrified of the world, or struggle to trust yourself or other people? I work with people to make measurable and meaningful change in their lives. I am passionate about helping people feel comfortable with themselves, other people, and the world. I value building safety and trust using humor, empathy, and authenticity.
(215) 709-8713 View (215) 709-8713
A Bartko
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19102  (Online Only)
My therapy approach is integrative, client centered, & depth oriented.
Seeking an intentional space for healing and discovery is a meaningful choice. Through curiosity, warmth, and honesty, I work collaboratively to support clients in connecting their history, relationships, environment, to their current challenges and future goals. I believe that all of our stories are contextual, therefore I work towards identifying oppression-based barriers and explore the environmental impact through an anti-oppressive and liberation lens. My focus is to create a space where you can be empowered, express your pain, learn new ways of coping, and continue to grow into your most authentic self.
My therapy approach is integrative, client centered, & depth oriented.
Seeking an intentional space for healing and discovery is a meaningful choice. Through curiosity, warmth, and honesty, I work collaboratively to support clients in connecting their history, relationships, environment, to their current challenges and future goals. I believe that all of our stories are contextual, therefore I work towards identifying oppression-based barriers and explore the environmental impact through an anti-oppressive and liberation lens. My focus is to create a space where you can be empowered, express your pain, learn new ways of coping, and continue to grow into your most authentic self.
(267) 352-3755 View (267) 352-3755
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Sara J Corse
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Sara J. Corse is a dynamic clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has an engaging style, deep empathy and is effective and efficient in helping clients resolve and heal troubling emotions and relationships. Her approach is integrative and includes EMDR, a therapy proven effective for treating clients impacted by trauma that interferes with life and relationships. If you are worried about conflict or distance in your relationships, struggling with depression or anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or stuck during a period of life transition, therapy can help.
Dr. Sara J. Corse is a dynamic clinical psychologist with over 30 years experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has an engaging style, deep empathy and is effective and efficient in helping clients resolve and heal troubling emotions and relationships. Her approach is integrative and includes EMDR, a therapy proven effective for treating clients impacted by trauma that interferes with life and relationships. If you are worried about conflict or distance in your relationships, struggling with depression or anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or stuck during a period of life transition, therapy can help.
(215) 486-8167 x3117 View (215) 486-8167 x3117
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Anna Vresilovic
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
You deserve care tailored to your needs, and I use an integrative approach to empower you to make those value-aligning choices that make life more rewarding.
You want to feel secure and balanced in your life. You’re trying to navigate a complex working environment while being supportive at home. You yearn for more intimacy, understanding, and connection in your relationships. My therapeutic approach will move you towards the confident and caring person you strive to be, help you shed unhealthy habits and negative thought patterns, and establish healthy boundaries for yourself and others.
You deserve care tailored to your needs, and I use an integrative approach to empower you to make those value-aligning choices that make life more rewarding.
You want to feel secure and balanced in your life. You’re trying to navigate a complex working environment while being supportive at home. You yearn for more intimacy, understanding, and connection in your relationships. My therapeutic approach will move you towards the confident and caring person you strive to be, help you shed unhealthy habits and negative thought patterns, and establish healthy boundaries for yourself and others.
(484) 897-7302 View (484) 897-7302
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Dr. Lindsay Anmuth
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19107  (Online Only)
A secure relationship forms a building block for a healthy and meaningful life. If you're looking for help with your relationship, you need a therapist with real experience and specialized training. I empower my clients and their partners to improve their communication, develop shared goals, and step outside of their problematic patterns. I am certified in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2). I am also an integrative therapist with extensive training in CBT for anxiety and depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, family systems, and attachment theory.
A secure relationship forms a building block for a healthy and meaningful life. If you're looking for help with your relationship, you need a therapist with real experience and specialized training. I empower my clients and their partners to improve their communication, develop shared goals, and step outside of their problematic patterns. I am certified in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2). I am also an integrative therapist with extensive training in CBT for anxiety and depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, family systems, and attachment theory.
(215) 608-2479 x1 View (215) 608-2479 x1
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Dr. Erica Liebman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19103
My therapeutic approach is integrative, which means I draw from several modalities of therapy, applying the approach that works best for the challenge at hand.
Your most well-intentioned friend or internet guru might have you believe that fixing your problems is a quick process that involves simple mantras and just doing things differently. In contrast, I believe that it is possible in time and in the context of developing a genuine and safe therapeutic relationship, for you to feel understood, cared for and free to express yourself while creating change. My clinical experience lies in helping those through relationship troubles, uncomfortable and painful feelings, addiction to substances, feelings of depression and anxiety, or just a quiet sense that something is not right.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, which means I draw from several modalities of therapy, applying the approach that works best for the challenge at hand.
Your most well-intentioned friend or internet guru might have you believe that fixing your problems is a quick process that involves simple mantras and just doing things differently. In contrast, I believe that it is possible in time and in the context of developing a genuine and safe therapeutic relationship, for you to feel understood, cared for and free to express yourself while creating change. My clinical experience lies in helping those through relationship troubles, uncomfortable and painful feelings, addiction to substances, feelings of depression and anxiety, or just a quiet sense that something is not right.
(484) 265-9020 View (484) 265-9020
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Dr. Dina Karvounides
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Philadelphia, PA 19103  (Online Only)
My engagement in sessions involves a joint understanding of the challenges you would like to see change, combined with recommendations and a treatment approach that is integrative and evidence-based.
I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work in supporting youth, young adults and their families to address life’s challenges. Over the past 16 years, I have worked with diverse patients who are coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment to chronic illness-particularly chronic pain conditions, challenges related to gender and sexual identity, as well as difficulties faced with peer and family relationships.
My engagement in sessions involves a joint understanding of the challenges you would like to see change, combined with recommendations and a treatment approach that is integrative and evidence-based.
I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about my work in supporting youth, young adults and their families to address life’s challenges. Over the past 16 years, I have worked with diverse patients who are coping with anxiety, depression, adjustment to chronic illness-particularly chronic pain conditions, challenges related to gender and sexual identity, as well as difficulties faced with peer and family relationships.
(215) 883-8949 View (215) 883-8949
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Integrative Therapists

What is integrative therapy?

Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.

How does integrative therapy work?

Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behavior patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.

How long does integrative therapy last?

As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.

How effective is integrative therapy?

There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.